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Original artwork description:
Artwork in figurative expressionist style inspired by the Palio of Ferrara, a historical reenactment dating back to 1259. The foreground is reserved for the imaginary portrait of San Romano, to whose cult the event is dedicated; the second floor is dominated by the figure of the athlete about to begin the sporting competition that is part of the historical reenactment. In the background stands the Castello Estense, symbol of the city of Ferrara.
Materials used:
Oil colors on canvas
Tags:
#history #religious #made in italy #athlete #middle ages #historical reenactment #imaginary portraits #youthfulness #bare chested boy #saint romanIL PALIO DI FERRARA (2010)
Oil painting
by Paola Imposimato
1 Artist Reviews
£3,010.97 Sold
- Oil painting on Canvas
- One of a kind artwork
- Size: 70 x 160 x 0.2cm (unframed) / 70 x 160cm (actual image size)
- Signed on the front
- Style: Expressive and gestural
- Subject: People and portraits
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Original artwork description
Artwork in figurative expressionist style inspired by the Palio of Ferrara, a historical reenactment dating back to 1259. The foreground is reserved for the imaginary portrait of San Romano, to whose cult the event is dedicated; the second floor is dominated by the figure of the athlete about to begin the sporting competition that is part of the historical reenactment. In the background stands the Castello Estense, symbol of the city of Ferrara.
Materials used:
Oil colors on canvas
Tags:
#history #religious #made in italy #athlete #middle ages #historical reenactment #imaginary portraits #youthfulness #bare chested boy #saint roman
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Artist Reviews (1)
Paola Imposimato
Italy
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My artistic style is supported by a solid figurative base also coming from the study of Greco-Roman art, but I have completely interpreted it in a contemporary key, ranging from... Read more